Phoenix Dance: The Eldest Daughter's Physician Consort Shocks the World

As Su Yao's pregnancy progressed, Xiao Yichen became increasingly cautious, staying by her side almost every step of the way, and entrusting most of the affairs of the court to trusted confidants. However, the peaceful days did not last long.

One day, Xiao Yichen was preparing Su Yao's favorite snacks when the steward rushed in: "Master, something terrible has happened! A group of soldiers have suddenly arrived outside the mansion, saying they are acting on the Emperor's orders to search the residence."

Xiao Yichen was startled and quickly put down what he was holding. After comforting Su Yao, he went out to check the situation. He saw a group of soldiers standing menacingly in front of the mansion. The leading officer read out an imperial edict with a blank expression: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Recently, there has been a secret report that the Xiao residence is hiding contraband. Therefore, men are hereby ordered to search the residence. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy! So be it!"

Suppressing his anger, Xiao Yichen said, "I, Xiao, have always been loyal and devoted. How could I possibly possess contraband? There must be some misunderstanding." But the soldiers, without giving him a chance to explain, began searching everywhere.

Su Yao, supported by her maid, also came out, a sense of unease creeping into her heart: "Yi Chen, what exactly is going on? Could someone be deliberately framing us?"

Xiao Yichen clenched his fist: "It must be the work of those who harbor resentment towards me. They want to take this opportunity to kill me."

A short while later, the officers and soldiers found some suspicious letters and items in a side room. The leading officer sneered, "Lord Xiao, what's your explanation for these things?"

Upon closer inspection, Xiao Yichen realized that the letters were forged documents treasonous against the enemy. He angrily declared, "This is a frame-up! I, Xiao Yichen, am utterly loyal to the court and have never committed any act of treason!"

However, the soldiers still brought Xiao Yichen and Su Yao back to the palace. The atmosphere in the court was suffocatingly tense. Ministers who were hostile to Xiao Yichen submitted memorials demanding his severe punishment.

The Emperor sat on the dragon throne with a grim expression: "Xiao Yichen, the evidence is irrefutable. What else do you have to say?"

Xiao Yichen knelt on the ground and loudly protested, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! These are all the schemes and plots of treacherous officials. I beg Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter and restore my innocence."

Su Yao also cried out, "Your Majesty, I believe in Yi Chen's character. He would never do such a treasonous thing. I beg Your Majesty to investigate!"

The Emperor pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is full of doubts, and I will send people to investigate it thoroughly. Until the truth is clear, Xiao Yichen will be temporarily detained in the Dali Temple, and Su Yao will return home to await childbirth. If she disobeys, she will be severely punished!"

After returning to her residence, Su Yao spent her days in tears, but she knew she had to be strong. Remembering some friends she had made in the martial arts world, she decided to send someone to seek their help.

"Friends, Yichen has been wrongfully imprisoned, and I am truly desperate. Please help me find the real culprit who framed him," Su Yao pleaded with the assembled heroes of the martial arts world.

A chivalrous man said indignantly, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. General Xiao is a man we respect. We will do our best to find out the truth."

With the help of their friends in the martial arts world, Su Yao and her companions began a clandestine investigation. They discovered that this was all the work of a powerful court official who colluded with an enemy state, aiming to eliminate Xiao Yichen, a thorn in their side, so that they could act with impunity in the court.

Su Yao and the others quickly gathered the evidence and presented it to the Emperor. Upon learning the truth, the Emperor was furious and immediately ordered the execution of the powerful minister and his cronies, while releasing Xiao Yichen.

When Xiao Yichen returned home, Su Yao rushed into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably, "Yichen, you're finally back. I was so worried about you."

Xiao Yichen hugged Su Yao tightly, his eyes filled with guilt: "Yao'er, I'm so sorry you've suffered. It's all my fault, I couldn't protect you and the baby."

Su Yao shook her head: "No, as long as you return safely, nothing else matters."

Soon after, Su Yao gave birth to a healthy boy. The baby's cries filled the entire mansion with life and joy.

Xiao Yichen held the baby, his face beaming with happiness: "Yao'er, our child is born. He will surely be as smart and kind as you."

Su Yao looked at the father and son tenderly: "From now on, our family will always be together and never be separated again."

Having survived this life-or-death ordeal, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao cherish each other even more, and they cherish their hard-won happy life even more. They know that there may be storms in the future, but as long as the family works together, nothing can stop them from pursuing happiness.